Enawene Nawe language
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Enawene Nawe also known as Salumã, is an Arawakan language of Brazil
spoken by about 350 people in the state of Mato Grosso
. Aikhenvald (1999) classifies it together with Terena
and related languages.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
spoken by about 350 people in the state of Mato Grosso
Mato Grosso
Mato Grosso is one of the states of Brazil, the third largest in area, located in the western part of the country.Neighboring states are Rondônia, Amazonas, Pará, Tocantins, Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul. It also borders Bolivia to the southwest...
. Aikhenvald (1999) classifies it together with Terena
Terêna language
Terêna or Etelena is spoken by 15,000 Brazilians. The language has a dictionary and written grammar. Many Terênan people have low Portuguese proficiency. It is spoken in Mato Grosso do Sul...
and related languages.